MatterSuite

MAY 24, 2023

In this blog, we will delve into the distinctions between a lawyer, attorney, and litigator. By understanding these terms, you will gain valuable insights into the roles, responsibilities, and expertise of each, ultimately helping you navigate the legal landscape more effectively. What is a Litigator? What is a Lawyer?

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Discovery Advocate

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Summary of the Case: The Supreme Court, which had initially agreed to consider a circuit split on a privilege issue that commonly arises in discovery, reversed course and dismissed the writ of certiorari as “improvidently granted”—meaning the Supreme Court will not resolve the circuit split this term. In re Grand Jury , 23 F.4th

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Legal Tech Monitor

MAY 19, 2023

Illinois courts can receive grant funding for local access to justice initiatives through the Illinois Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission (ATJ Commission) and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts Access to Justice Division’s (AOIC ATJ Division) ATJ Improvement Grant. on Monday, June 26.

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CaseFox

MAY 23, 2023

The legal profession is a complex and multifaceted field, comprising various roles that serve distinct purposes. Among these roles, lawyers and litigators often create confusion due to their similarities. They handle a wide range of legal matters, including contract drafting, negotiations, and legal documentation.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JANUARY 14, 2021

District Court for the District of Columbia granted plaintiff Guo Wengui’s motion to compel production of a report (the “Report”)—and related materials—prepared by forensic vendor Duff & Phelps in Guo’s lawsuit against the law firm that formerly represented him, Clark Hill, PLC (the “Firm”). Breach Litig. , See Wengui v.

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MatterSuite

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Example: A law organization may take on a litigation case that has a $50,000 financial limit despite hourly costs surpassing this amount. Example: Lawyers present separate billing invoices for discovery, draft motions, and legal court appearances during litigation proceedings.

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CaseFox

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This blog explores different alternative dispute resolution processes and methods, such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation. ADR procedures help both the parties involved to come to a common ground without going to court. In some cases, the ADR process is used along with the litigation process.

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Martindale-Avvo

MAY 30, 2023

Family lawyers need legal expertise, not only in divorce, custody, and support (and these laws vary from state to state), but they also need to be well versed in tax, real estate, bankruptcy, estate, corporate law, and general litigation to handle the plethora of issues that arise when couples uncouple. What could be more important?

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) recently issued a report documenting the cost and time savings of remote court appearances in southern Illinois’ First Judicial Circuit. Both agreed to provide the ATJ Commission with data on the impact of remote court appearances during the pilot program.

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Colin S. Levy

AUGUST 6, 2024

In fact, people are generally more protected in these critical moments when they access legal services ahead of time. Preventative legal services. Imagine the possibilities if affordable, high-quality legal advice were easily accessible as individuals navigated their lives.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Atlanta Legal Aid Society will use a $267,374 grant to enhance its intake and client interview systems to allow staff and volunteers to conduct centralized intake, screening and legal advice for family law applicants. Kansas Legal Services is receiving two grants.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

MAY 12, 2023

With the goals of automating the litigation process from response to appeal, Walter and Albeiro are focused on removing the mundane tasks, such as typing, from the process and allowing the attorneys to focus more on their legal experience and expertise over the grunt work that takes up too much of their time already. Like brief point?

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Clio

AUGUST 28, 2024

Because of the data stored in these smart objects, some lawyers may opt to use this data as evidence in litigation or mediation cases. Existing technology (like security cameras) can guide lawyers when presenting this type of evidence in court. These smart objects collect images, voice messages, and video recordings.

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Clio

MARCH 15, 2024

By seeking to dismiss a case early in the litigation, you can potentially prevail without the trouble of full-blown discovery and a trial. A motion to dismiss is a motion filed on behalf of a defendant asking the court to dismiss the plaintiff’s case. federal court. In some U.S. When can a motion to dismiss be filed?

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Social Media for Law Firms

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

One of the most common pieces of legal advice a client will receive from lawyers during litigation is also the simplest: stay offline. This can result in additional litigation unless those claims can be proved true. The firm is not subject to litigation — and will probably lose in court. Don’t send emails.

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CaseFox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Seek Legal Advice If you are facing a legal issue, seeking legal advice from a qualified and experienced lawyer is essential. These lawyers are dedicated to protecting your rights and interests and offer you all the necessary advice. What Are Your Legal Rights?

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Legal Tech Monitor

MAY 30, 2023

The law firm, Nextpoint Law Group (NLG), will provide discovery and litigation legal services to other law firms and to corporate legal departments, including trial strategy, early case assessment, document review, discovery drafting, legal research and brief writing. Its lawyers will not appear in court.

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Joshua Gilliland

JANUARY 12, 2016

Instead, the Court dressed down the attorneys on their meet and confer efforts: This discovery dispute has quickly transformed into a behemoth, replete with competing and disputed descriptions of at the Parties’ efforts to meet and confer. The Court found that “unacceptable.” 23, 2015, No. C14-1443RAJ) 2015 U.S.

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, has conceptualized regulatory models as consisting of four pathways to change: regulatory sandboxes, alternative business structures, allied legal professionals, and community-based justice worker models.(1) who help self-represented litigants in state courts.(9)

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Legal Expert Connections

DECEMBER 1, 2018

These referring attorneys do not assist the firm in any way during the case and provide no legal counsel. Most worrisome to many legal ethics experts is the fact that the involvement of these attorneys is often hidden from the client, the class, and even the court. million for double counting. It also hired a former U.S.

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LawSites

JANUARY 23, 2023

Calloquy Platform Elevator Pitch: Calloquy is dedicated to making remote legal proceedings safe, secure, and efficient, both to reduce cost and risk for corporate litigants and to expand access to justice for underserved communities. Case Chronology Elevator Pitch: We are the legal Gold Standard for Chronologies.

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Bigfork Tech

APRIL 19, 2023

Lawyers perform a range of duties that require human judgement, such as advising clients, negotiating agreements, and appearing in court. The use of AI in the legal profession is already well-established. To answer this question, we must first understand the role of lawyers and the capabilities of AI.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 29, 2023

Pursuant to LSO regulation, paralegals can provide specified legal services independent of lawyers.(1) Indeed, lay advocates were permitted to appear in some courts and in rural Ontario as early as the 1790s to meet the need for cheap and easy access to justice in small claims and other matters and in locations where lawyers were scarce.(3)

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 13, 2023

Examples of new delivery methods include using technology tools to help people complete forms, identify whether they have a legal issue or understand if they qualify for relief, and training people who are not lawyers to offer legal advice in limited areas.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Now, let’s take a closer look at some of these lesser-known legal professionals, including their backgrounds, the services they provide, and whether they are doing more harm than good. Court Navigators There are over 30 court navigator programs spread throughout the country , with the oldest program dating back to 1981.

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CaseFox

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In legal words where battles are fought with words and evidence, there exists a crucial element that serves as a blueprint for the courtroom drama. Legal pleadings are crucial documents for the proceedings in the court. And explore what is a legal pleading, types of pleadings, rules for filing, and much more.

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Clio

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Do you have a love for the law, but no deep desire to practice or appear in court? You may want to consider a career as a legal consultant. Whether you’re exploring potential legal career paths for the future or you’re a practicing attorney considering a pivot, becoming a legal consultant could be right for you.

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Berkley Technology Law Journal

JULY 9, 2022

And it’s not entirely clear yet whether courts will consistently enforce, as a writing, something as easy to do as click “I agree,” for example. And so, the court held that this was in fact, a likeness, or at least protected by the law that protects against unauthorized use of likenesses.

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MatterSuite

JUNE 7, 2023

Definition and Status Counsel: In a law firm or legal department, a counsel is an attorney who holds a senior position. Their knowledge commands respect, and they receive numerous requests for legal advice and guidance. They analyze complex legal issues, conduct research, and provide recommendations.

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MatterSuite

OCTOBER 27, 2023

E-Discovery and Document Management Electronic Discovery: E-discovery platforms such as RelativityOne and Everlaw automate the identification, collection, and analysis of electronic documents during litigation. These platforms are accessible 24/7, making legal services more affordable and convenient.

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CaseFox

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In legal words where battles are fought with words and evidence, there exists a crucial element that serves as a blueprint for the courtroom drama. Legal pleadings are crucial documents for the proceedings in the court. And explore what is a legal pleading, types of pleadings, rules for filing, much more.

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MatterSuite

APRIL 22, 2024

This field is still in its early stages of legal development, thus, legal professionals have no other choice but to stay on top of the current issues and court decisions in order to ensure that they are able to provide their clients with the best possible representation.

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Clio

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For example, a litigation attorney who bills $250 per hour could work on a contract dispute for a client with a capped fee agreement. Then, clients can pay for the most pressing legal services they need. When clients subscribe to a predetermined legal services plan, they can benefit from affordable costs for ongoing legal services.

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Lawmatics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Some key trends and developments in the legal tech industry include: 1 Automation and AI Legal tech companies increasingly incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to streamline repetitive tasks, such as document review, contract analysis, and legal research.

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Law Technology Today

MARCH 3, 2023

Much like a good litigator, it was able to take either position on an issue and put together coherent arguments for that position. On the positive side, the ChatGPT power may permit lawyers to produce documents and perhaps even legal research more efficiently, making legal services for the underserved less expensive.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Atlanta Legal Aid Society will use a $267,374 grant to enhance its intake and client interview systems to allow staff and volunteers to conduct centralized intake, screening and legal advice for family law applicants. Kansas Legal Services is receiving two grants.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

AUGUST 22, 2023

And we have been sampling certain types of use cases, particularly around the search for relevance in litigation, and discovery. So the obstacle is figuring out whether we actually want to be providing legal advice, which is a derivative of publicly available data sources, like law teacher dotnet, and law dotnet, and all these websites.

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